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Jones Soda Co. Expands National Footprint

Jones Soda Co. (JSDA), a leader in the premium soda category and known for its unique flavors and branding, today announced the expansion of its natural soda line, Jones Stripped, into the Pacific Northwest, Texas and Canada.

TEAS’ TEA Available at Sprouts

TEAS' TEA®, the award-winning ready-to-drink tea made by the Brooklyn based beverage company, ITO EN (North America) INC., has announced that their all natural TEAS' TEA® line is now available in Sprouts Farmers Markets.

Energy Category Records Atypical Deceleration

A recent Wall Street report indicates that the energy drink category’s progress in convenience stores has slowed to its lowest point in more than a year.

Avitae Available in Spartan Stores Across Michigan

Avitae USA, LLC announced today that its caffeine water is now available in 70 Spartan Stores across Michigan. Spartan Stores operates four store banners, including D&W Fresh Market, Family Fare Supermarkets, Glen’s Market and VG’s Grocery, in Ann Arbor, Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Lansing and Kalamazoo.

Video: Barnhorn Leads New CircleUp Investment Fund

As the lead in one of the seven “Circles” funds, Brad Barnhorn, a long-time beverage investor and advisor, will focus on investment opportunities in the healthy food/beverage and healthy living space.

Distribution Roundup: WAT-AAH! to Walmart

Walmart continues to express interest in smaller, emerging brands. We’ve seen brands like Inko’s and KonaRed land nationwide distribution deals. In April, the retailer announced that it will stock Wild Oats organic foods. And on May 13, WAT-AAH! announced that it has expanded its distribution network with authorization in Walmart Neighborhood Markets.

MilkSplash Partners With Aptar Technology

To create a convenient, spill-proof, memorable, and functional package MilkSplash selected Aptar’s new Mini Sense stock closure combined with SimpliSqueeze® flow control valve technology.

Ralph & Charlie’s Juice Partners With Main Street Beverage

Ralph & Charlie’s Juice, is proud to announce the addition of our newest distributor in Pennsylvania. We are excited to work with Main Street Beverage to make our product available to all consumers in PA.

GLG Files GRAS Notification With FDA for Monk Fruit Extracts

GLG Life Tech Corporation, a global leader in the agricultural and commercial development of high quality natural sweeteners, announces that it has submitted a Generally Recognized as Safe ("GRAS") notification with the United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for its Luo Han Guo (Monk Fruit) extract products.

Bundle Organics Reinforces E-Commerce Strategy

Bundle Organics, the first line of organic prenatal juices specially designed to address the unique nutritional needs of expecting and new moms, today announced the availability of its products on Diapers.com, one of the largest online retailers for baby essentials, as well as its sister site offering natural and organic foods, VineMarket.com.